Russell Tovey
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Russell George Tovey (born 14 November 1981) is an English actor with numerous television, film and stage credits. Tovey is best known for playing the role of a werewolf, George Sands in the BBC's supernatural drama Being Human. His other notable roles include Rudge in both the stage and film version of The History Boys, Steve in the BBC Three sitcom Him & Her, Kevin Matheson in the HBO original series Looking and as Henry Knight on BBC TV series Sherlock.
Known for
Credits
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! (2012)
as The Albino Pirate (voice)
Love Again (2023)
as Billy Brooks
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)
as Delivery Man
Pride (2014)
as Tim
The Good Liar (2019)
as Steven
The Lady in the Van (2015)
as Young Man with Earring
Stick Man (2015)
as Dog (voice)
Plainclothes (2025)
as Andrew
Deep Dive (2026)
as Self
Effie Gray (2014)
as George
Grabbers (2012)
as Dr. Adam Smith
The History Boys (2006)
as Rudge
Looking: The Movie (2016)
as Kevin Matheson
Red Top (2016)
as Andy Coulson
Mindhorn (2016)
as Paul Melly
The Hippopotamus (2017)
as Rupert Keynes
Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned (2007)
as Midshipman Alonso Frame
Freedom Fighters: The Ray (2018)
as Ray Terrill / The Ray (voice)
Tower Block (2012)
as Paul
Blackwood (2014)
as Jack
National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part One: Millennium Approaches (2017)
as Joseph Pitt/Prior 1/The Eskimo
National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika (2017)
as Joseph Pitt/Mormon Centre Father/The Angel Europa
Wild Bird (—)
as Alexander McQueen
The Emperor's New Clothes (2001)
as Recruit
Gavin & Stacey: The Finale (2024)
as Karl 'Budgie' Barratt
My Family and Other Animals (2005)
as Leslie Durrell
I Am the Prize (2026)
Actor
Roar (2009)
as Tom
Allelujah (2023)
as Colin Colman
The Pass (2016)
as Jason
Huge (2010)
as Carl
No Masks (2020)
Actor
Mike the Knight: Journey to Dragon Mountain (2014)
as Squirt (Voice)
National Theatre Live: Constellations (2021)
as Roland
White Widow (2023)
as Charlie
Wayfinder (2022)
as Russell
The King is Dead (2013)
as Nicky
Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide (2013)
as Narrator (voice)
The Picture of Dorian Gray (2021)
as Basil Hallward
When the Wolves Came (—)
as Sebastian
Walking the Dogs (2012)
as Footman
In Passing (2009)
as Henry Travers
The Red Peppers (2001)
as Alf
The Ballad of Russell & Julie (2011)
as Midshipman Frame (archive footage)
Pet Shop Boys: A New Bohemia (2024)
Actor
Hymn of Hate (2018)
as Sergeant George May
Real Love (Yes, It's Real Love!) (—)
as Mick
Is This a Joke? (2011)
as Tim
The Sea (2019)
as David
It's Me (2020)
as Joe
Baby Lies Truthfully (2020)
Actor
The Cult of Americana (2025)
Actor
Life is Excellent (2024)
Actor